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On the Local Government News Roundup, episode #267 for 7th October 2023: An historic joint meeting of three councils paves the way for a new city in Melbourne’s north;A mayor to take a leave of absence to run for the state seat of Mulgrave;A council considers closing its child care centres;Another Victorian councillor resigns;A call […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Greater Dandenong, Eden Foster, has been confirmed as the Labor party candidate for former Premier Daniel Andrews state seat of Mulgrave. Cr Foster has announced that she will take a leave of absence from her role as mayor and councillor to focus on the campaign for the by-election, the date for which […]
Continue ReadingTwo Victorian councillors have resigned in recent days, triggering the 51st and 52nd extraordinary vacancies this council term. West Wimmera Shire councillor Trevor Domaschenz resigned last week, shortly after returning from a period of leave. He had been on the council for nearly seven years, after first being elected in 2016. At Macedon Ranges Shire […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 4th October 2023, the new Premier announces a cabinet reshuffle, with little change for local government;The councillor refusing to vote in the Voice referendum;Residents protest a council land sale;Councils band together to tackle housing needs;A council de-merger looks to be back on track after a six month delay;A Tasmanian […]
Continue ReadingA Greater Geelong councillor says she will not be voting in the Voice referendum as she will not engage with what she describes as a “fraudulent shadow government.” A survey of community leaders conducted by the Geelong Advertiser about voting intentions has revealed the position of Belinda Moloney, a first term councillor. She said to […]
Continue ReadingNew Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced her cabinet today. The main portfolio areas that intersect with councils are unchanged, with Melissa Horne retaining Local Government, along with Roads and Road Safety, Ports and Freight, and Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation. Sonia Kilkenny retains Planning, and takes on responsibility for driving housing and planning reforms […]
Continue ReadingThe latest episode of the Roundup for 30th September 2023 is now online, featuring: A councillor suspended for three months for serious misconduct;A Victorian council facing union claims of bullying leading to staff departures;The only Australian local government to recognised on a most innovative company list;A mayor concerned his council is about to disintegrate as […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest update from the Roundup for 27th Sept 2023, the sector reflects on the end of an era as Premier Daniel Andrews announces his resignation; More reaction to housing and planning reforms; A disappointing planning outcome in Kingston; A challenging insurance market leads a council to rethink the location a major community project; […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update from the Local Government News Roundup for 23rd September:The Victorian local government sector responds to the state government’s announced housing and planning reforms; Councils react to the NSW state budget; A council GM’s employment terminated at the third attempt; Mayoral election results from across NSW; A high profile mayor found to […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian State Government has released its awaited housing statement, and announced a new affordability partnership with the housing industry. The statement sets a target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade, and outlines five focus areas to tackle housing supply. They are described as: Councils will be most interested in the detail of […]
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